How to Maintain Your Cool, According to Olympic Fencer Daryl Homer

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In fencing, it’s important to strike fast—but not quite as important as it is to strike true: to have a clear enough head see where your opponent’s baiting you, or what tricks your nerves might be playing on you. U.S. saber fencer Daryl Homer took home a silver medal from the 2016 Olympics because he was able to do just that. On this episode, he shares lessons from two decades of fencing about controlling emotions, the surprising freedom of admitting you’re scared, and other tips for self-mastery he’s bringing to his quest for a Tokyo gold.